Madrid on New Year Eve

Wanting an amazing New Year´s Eve experience? Come to Madrid! The Capital has prepared lots of fun and party for everyone. On the evening of the 31st of December, all televisions in Spain light up with the image of Puerta del Sol in Madrid. Thousands of people flock to the square to usher in the New Year and eat 12 lucky grapes to the 12 chimes of the Real Casa de Correos clock. If you want a noisy fun experience, como there at around 10pm and try the tradition of eating 12 grapes! If you are visiting Madrid, get the most unique experience withBE Apartment in the best luxury apartments in Madrid and other famous cities, for your security, pleasure and comfort.

There are several theories that explain the origin of this grape-eating Spanish tradition, but the most popular one dates back to 1909, a year when wine producers from Levante had so much surplus grapes that they decided to give them away to the citizens. They claimed that eating this fruiting berry on New Year’s Eve would bring them good luck, and so, over a hundred years later, this custom is still followed by everyone in the country. Just a few seconds before midnight, the ball, located in the upper part of the tower, is lowered to the sound of the carillon. This is followed by the 4 quarters and then, finally, the 12 chimes for your 12 grapes.

This year at Puerta del Sol you will also see the lighting of the Real Casa de Correos, housing the Madrid City Hall, in a light, fireworks and confetti show right after the New Year chimes. And once you’ve managed to swallow all 12 grapes, had a glass – or two – of champagne, kissed and hugged everyone within reach, then it’s time to get ready to party. The night and the New Year have only just begun! You can go to any clubs such as Shoko, Kapital, Elrow Fabrik, Shanghai Club and etc.

If you´re not a fun of noisy crowds, you can have a quiet and gorgeous dinner at any of the restaurants in Madrid - many of them offer special New Year´s menus. If you can’t be at Puerta del Sol on New Year’s Eve or want to be there twice, on 30 December there’ll be a rehearsal – same time, same place. Do not miss this opportunity to enjoy this beautiful festival and discover Madrid withBE Apartment. If you´re visitng the city, take a look at our luxury apartments that we have throughout the city.